In article .com,
wrote:
Seems to me the 'fettlers' are mainly those who mess about with ancient
technology which by nature *needs* fettling.

Ancient technology?

How would you describe something dating back to well over 100 years?

Not that there's anything
wrong with that as a hobby. Anymore than playing around with old cars,
etc. As long as one retains a hold on reality...

Then I suggest you guve it a try. That would be retaining a hold on
reality. Good luck.

It's possible I bought my first record before your father was born. I have
a large collection of LPs and still sometimes listen to some. Unlike many,
I didn't junk them and dispose of a means of playing them when CD got
established and was shown to be so much better. Because CD is capable of
far better results doesn't mean I can't still enjoy listening to an LP.

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*Sometimes I wake up grumpy; Other times I let him sleep.

Dave Plowman London SW
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